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Steven Halsey 🌍 🇪🇺 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 @sh1882.bsky.social · 4d

I have personally seen teenagers walking through a park in Chelmsford with a catapult trying to, and in some cases, succeed in killing squirrels and birds.

The police went after them, but I doubt they got any real punishment. Sign the petition.

petition.parliament.uk/signatures/1...

Petition: Make it an offence to carry a catapult in public without lawful defence

Change the law so catapult possession in public is an offence. Currently, police must prove intent or use to cause harm. We propose it becomes an absolute offence, like air rifles, without lawful defe...

petition.parliament.uk

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · 5d

A few more Meadow Pipits joining the flock today at Weald CP, at least 6 Shoveler and a Little Grebe on the lakes.

One of the BHG had a leg ring but only a single metal one I can barely read.

#essexbirding #patchbirding

Swans, Black-headed Gulls and an Egyptian goose fighting over food

The legs of a Black-headed Gull. A single metal ring on one leg, perhaps reads 703

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · 6d

Highlights from Weald CP today: 4 Meadow Pipit back for winter, Mistle Thrush, Redwing, Kestrel, Buzzard, Shoveler, Gadwall, Stock Dove, Siskin and Linnet.

Also had a couple of showy domestic Mallards take up residence in the last few weeks, maybe Silver Appleyard?

#essexbirding #patchbirding

An autumnal view along a wooded path with the sun illuminating the trees.

A view of autumnal trees and a clear sky.

A very pale domestic Mallard, possibly Silver Appleyard.

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · 12d

Highlights from an autumnal Weald CP today: Siskin, Treecreeper, Nuthatch, Goldcrest, Buzzard, Kingfisher, Tufted Duck and 8 Gadwall, 2 Shoveler and a Teal on the conservation lake.

#essexbirding #patchbirding

View along the main lake at Weald Country Park

Restricted view of the conservation lake

Distant London skyline across farm fields

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · 15d

Just about to head out for a walk when a Black Redstart plopped down in the bird bath (Brentwood).

#essexbirding #patchbirding

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · 17d

First Redwings arrived this week at Weald CP. Highlights from today's walk, including Bentley area and the Mores: Flyover Brambling, Firecrest, multiple groups of Siskin, Greenfinch, Grey Wagtail, Shoveler, Mistle Thrush and a Little Egret at the conservation lake.

#essexbirding #patchbirding

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · 26d

Highlights from Weald CP today: Firecrest, Raven, Siskin, Linnet, Coal Tit.

Unfortunately, also had to see an angler hook an immature Swan. Looked like he was able to remove the hook but also seemed to end up just leaving some of the line in the water.

#essexbirding #patchbirding

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Oct 2

Highlights from Weald CP today: Northern Wheatear, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, Linnet, all on or over Coxtie Green near the tip. Also Siskin, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Nuthatch, Red Kite, Shoveler, Little Grebe and Rooks. 43 species total in the park.

#essexbirding #patchbirding

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Sep 24

Highlights from Weald CP today: a patch tick Stonechat, at least 2 (likely more) Spotted Flycatcher, Siskin heard throughout woods, Grey Wagtail, Red Kite, Shoveller and Gadwall on the conservation lake.

#essexbirding #birds #patchbirding

Speckled Wood butterfly on the woodland floor

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Sep 22

Quick stop at Fremnell's Causeway this morning on the way to RHS Hyde Hall. Lots of mud exposed by the low water, highlights: Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit and a Common Sandpiper.

Nothing out of the ordinary at Hyde Hall but plenty of birds about.

#essexbirding #birds

View of the exposed mud at Hanningfield Reservoir from Fremnell's Causeway

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Sep 16

Highlights from Weald CP today: Heron, Little Grebe, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Siskin, Grey Wagtail and a Spotted Flycatcher, in a new location. Also came across 2 of Weald Parks black Rabbits.

Later on in fields near Crow Green another Hobby and a Northern Wheatear.

#essexbirding #patchbirding

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Sep 6

Braved a weekend walk at Weald CP to see if the Spotted Flycatchers were still around and found one still present. #essexbirding

2 Little Grebe with Juvenile on the left

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Sep 5

2 Spotted Flycatcher at Weald CP just now, western end of Coxtie Green (the dump), no camera so phone through bins only #essexbirding

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jul 31

Good couple of days birding at Weald CP, Hobby yesterday then 3 Ravens, an immature Cuckoo and a briefly calling Crossbill today #essexbirding #patchbirding

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jul 16

First time over Weald CP for a little bit, definitely quieter than a few weeks ago but still some highlights to see: 2 Raven, Lesser Whitethroat, imm. GC Grebe, Little Grebe, Heron, Nuthatch, Treecreeper and Grn & GS Woodpeckers.

#essexbirding #patchbirding #birds #ukwildlife

View along the lake at Weald Country Park with Canada Geese, Egyptian Geese, Swans and Mallards

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jul 15

Silver-washed Fritillary in the garden today

#ukbutterflies #bugsky #ukwildlife #butterflies

Silver-washed Fritillary on a buddleia flower

Silver-washed Fritillary on a buddleia flower, showing it's underwing

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Chris Packham @chrisgpackham.bsky.social · Jul 9

Thank you to @charliesj.bsky.social for today's #FoxOfTheDay !

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jul 7

Fantastic trip to Bempton Cliffs today, beautiful place even without all the birds to see. Loads of Puffins about too.

#ukbirding #birds

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thanks so much, fantastic trip!

Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jun 22

One of the local foxes

#foxoftheday

A fox with black ear tips looking at the camera

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jun 20

Marbled whites at EWT Thameside yesterday, also Small skipper? and Ruby-tailed wasp.

Best birds: Skylarks, Linnets, Whitethroats, GS Woodpecker and a Curlew & a Med Gull in Stanford Wharf.

#essexbirding #ukbutterflies #insects #bugsky #ukwildlife

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jun 15

Quick walk around Rainham Marshes this morning, best birds Sedge & Reed Warbler, GW Egret, 3+ Marsh Harrier and good views of the Common Terns. Also Essex Skipper, Holly Blue, Marbled White butterfly and Bee Orchids.

#essexbirding #ukbutterflies #ukwildlife #birds

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jun 10

Black-tailed skimmer at Weald CP yesterday

#insects #bugsky #ukwildlife

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jun 9

Highlights from Weald CP today: Red Kite, Buzzard, Linnet, Swifts, Swallows, Whitethroats, Mandarin, GC Grebes, Grn & GS Woodpecker, Stock Dove, Heron and Coal Tit.

Also Large Skipper, Narrow-bordered? Five-spot burnet and Black-tail skimmer

#essexbirding #ukbutterflies #patchbirding #insects

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Charlie J @charliesj.bsky.social · Jun 3

Mother Shipton moth at RHS Hyde Hall yesterday

#ukwildlife #insects #moths

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